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F OpenNebula/one#7235: Added notes to specify %i when using Sunstone (#476)
Signed-off-by: dcarracedo <[email protected]>
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content/product/control_plane_configuration/graphical_user_interface/cloud_view.md

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For example, when template attributes are defined as mandatory, users can optionally **customize the VM capacity**, **resize disks**, **add new Network Interfaces**, and **provide values required by the template**. Read tips on how to [prepare VM Templates for End-Users]({{% relref "../../virtual_machines_operation/virtual_machines/vm_templates#vm-templates-endusers" %}}).
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Include `%i` in the name to insert the VM index (0..N-1) at a custom place when create more than one virtual machine.
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![sunstone_cloud_create_vm](/images/sunstone_cloud_create_vm.png)
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Users can create a persistent private copy of the available templates. A **persistent copy will preserve the changes** made to the VM disks after the instance is terminated. This **template is private** and will only be listed to the owner user.
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To create a persistent copy, use the **Persistent** switch:
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To create a persistent copy, use the **Persistent** switch. Include `%i` in the name to insert the VM index (0..N-1) at a custom place when create more than one virtual machine:
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{{< alert title="Warning" color="warning" >}}
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When creating more than one virtual machine marked as persistent, user must specify `%i` in the name in order to avoid conflicts in the creation of templates and images.
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{{< /alert >}}
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![sunstone_persistent_vm](/images/sunstone_persistent_vm.png)
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content/product/virtual_machines_operation/virtual_machines/vm_instances.md

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Equivalently, in Sunstone activate the “Persistent” switch next to the Create button.
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Equivalently, in Sunstone activate the “Persistent” switch next to the Create button. Include `%i` in the name to insert the VM index (0..N-1) at a custom place.
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Please bear in mind the following `ontemplate instantiate --persistent` limitation: volatile disks cannot be persistent. The contents of the disks will be lost when the VM is terminated. The cloned VM template will contain the definition for an empty volatile disk.
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